Plaster Storage and Performance Quiz

What can result from improper storage of plaster materials?

• Improved performance

• Poor adhesion

• Enhanced moisture resistance

• Better finish

What can happen if plaster is stored improperly?

• Improved setting time

• Poor adhesion

• Enhanced durability

• Better finish

Which of the following is NOT a step in testing and controlling background surfaces?

• Ensure surface cleanliness

• Control surface absorption

• Paint the surface

• Check for dampness

What is the main goal of controlling surface absorption?

• To ensure cleanliness

• To create a mechanical key

• To manage bonding

• To check for dampness

What should be free from dust, dirt, and grease?

• The bonding agent

• The mechanical key

• The surface

• The wetting solution

What is the significance of allowing for wastage in material calculations?

• To reduce costs

• To ensure there is enough material

• To improve quality

• To decrease weight

Which step comes after measuring the surface area in the material calculation process?

• Allow for wastage

• Determine the material coverage rate

• Calculate the total material required

• Purchase the materials

For what type of jobs is one-coat plastering used?

• Large construction projects

• Quick jobs with a smooth finish requirement

• Outdoor surfaces

• Decorative purposes

What is the purpose of scratching the first coat in two-coat plastering?

• To smooth the surface

• To polish the surface

• To bond the layers

• To dry the plaster

For what type of jobs is two-coat plastering used?

• Temporary repairs

• Jobs requiring more durability and a fine finish

• Quick fixes

• Decorative purposes only